Anita Walton, Director of Music Ministries
awalton@bridgewaterumc.org
(215) 584-2905

Always available to answer your questions about becoming involved in our music ministry

Sanctuary Choir

(Meets Thursdays 8:00-9:30pm)
One of the most active musical groups in the Church, this choir sings every Sunday, September through May and on special occasions. The choir is open to anyone of high school age or above who wishes to sing and minister to the congregation through music. The choir sings music in a wide variety of styles and presents at least one major concert each year. We are a group who not only share a common mission in music ministry, but we also support each other through prayer.

Foundation

(Meets Tuesdays 8:00-9:30pm)
Praise Worship Band open to singers and musicians young adult and up. Current openings for vocalists and instumentalists by audition.
This group plays in worship weekly at our 11:00 am contemporary worship service.

Men's Ensemble

(Rehearses at the call of the director)
The Men's Ensemble provides music for worship on occasion. They also present a few programs outside the church as an outreach ministry. It is open to men who are members of the Sanctuary Choir.

Children & Youth Worship Arts

Meets September - May

Our Children and Youth Choirs offer various age groups an introduction into music sharing and to music as a sacred task. Each choir sings/rings/plays/dances music appropriate for the age, but also offers challenges to help develop healthy singing and ringing techniques and good musicianship. If you have always wanted to play an instrument, handbells can be a good place to start! Children do not need to know how to read music in order to begin instruction.

Each group rings/sings in worship approximately once per month. A hot meal is served each Tuesday in Fellowship Hall. Parents/families are welcome to eat with their children who are involved in rehearsals. Please sign up on the bulletin board so the cooks know how much food to make. Donation of $3.00 per meal.

Wesley Handbell Choir

Anita Walton, Director
Meets Thursdays 7:00-8:00 PM
An advanced handbell choir comprised of adults. They ring once a month during worship and for festive occasions.

Bridgewater Ringers

Anita Walton, Director
Meets Thursdays 7:00-8:00 PM
A less challenging handbell choir for those who are just learning to ring and those who just don't want the stress of difficult music! Individual or small group training is available on an as-needed basis to help you learn ringing techniques.

Brass Ensemble

Harold Johnson, Director
Open to brass players high school and up. Play on occasion for worship and provides support for the sanctuary choir.

Festival Orchestra

Anita Walton, Director
The Festival Orchestra traditionally plays in worship on the 4th Sunday of Advent. Open to string and band instrumentalists with at least three years experience.

Dixie Time Ensemble

Harold Johnson, Director
A joint effort of church and community menbers, which provides music for church social events.